F1 H2O World Championship Tour - Portimao, Portugal proving popular



11:41 PM Thu 19 May 2011 GMT
'Stan Kourtsenovsky of Russia of the Tamoil F1 powerboat team pictured in action at the UIM F1 Powerboat Grand Prix of Portugal, Portimao' F1 World Championship &copy Click Here to view large photo
F1H20 World Championship Tour competitors are likely to say that Algarve River in Portimao, Portugal is their favorite place to race year after year. Why, is it the atmosphere? Possibly. The racing paddock is right downtown within the lovely narrow streets of the port city of Portimao, which is one the oldest communities on the picturesque Southern Algarve coast of Portugal. Professional fishing has been the mainstay, along with boating, which has been a big part of life here for over 1,000 years. And the sardines? They are to die for and worth the trip just to enjoy their flavors ...


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by Philippe Stiernon





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